Working at a family business can be tough. Taking over the family business? Even tougher. But Ryan Polakoff, the next CEO of Nexterus (and WTCI member) has been preparing for this moment his whole life. Join us for an inside look at what it takes when it's time to take the reins.

Welcome to Season 2 of the World Lens Podcast! I’m sure nothing significant happened during the summer break, right? Stalwart co-host Bruce McIndoe is back to chat about some of the major news stories we missed. From the Paris Olympics to exploding pagers, we’re back to look at what’s happening in the world through a global business lens.

It's time for our summer break! But before we go, let's revisit some topics we covered and see what's changed. From TikTok to China to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, this episode revisits many of the topics we covered over the course of the last 20 episdoes.

Congratulations to Mexico's newly elected president Claudia Sheinbaum! What does a new president mean for the US - Mexico relationship? Are there any other changes on the horizon?

How do you protect your home when there aren't any insurers left? It's a real problem in states like Florida and California, and it could be a harbinger for other states. As insurers pull out, and devastating weather events increase, what happens to insuring your home?

What does it take to recognize a new nation state? What happens when some countries do and some don't? This week, we're looking at Palestine, specifically in regards to what happens when a country decides to recognize a Palestinian State.

America's power grid is aging. Extreme weather events are causing more frequent blackouts, solar panels are forcing negative energy prices, and political battles are shaping how we think of energy. Is our energy future secure?

You may have seen the reports about doors falling off of airplanes mid-flight, or quality control issues at Boeing. The headlines are grabby, but do you really need to be looking up what type of jet you're traveling on the next time you fly?

Yes! But the beautiful lights aren't the only side-effects of this solar activity. Electronics and communications devices are at risk when major solar events happen.

It's not just you, there are more severe weather incidents each year. Massive floods, ongoing droughts. Things are getting scary. But even as our climate changes, there is hope.